Ken Joyce
Ken Joyce
ball decision learned lost pitching runners
Once runners got on, he started pitching away from contact. I told him, 'When you get the lead, let the batters put the ball in play.' Unfortunate for him, he lost the decision because of that, but he learned from it.
associated charge continue designed employee expect expenses goal improving included increase intend million process program reduce reducing reduction savings seek separation support yield
As we seek to increase profitability, we are undertaking a comprehensive program designed to streamline our corporate-wide support organization and reduce SG&A costs. Fourth-quarter SG&A expenses included a charge of $3.3 million associated with employee reduction and separation expenses, which we expect to yield annualized savings of around $8 million. We intend to continue this process during 2006 with the goal of not only reducing costs, but also improving operational effectiveness.
bit college mature move opportunity players quickly
The college-aged players are a little bit more mature and have the opportunity to move a little bit more quickly through this organization.
forth head
I went back and forth with it in my head for a while before I made the decision.
chance helps obviously win
It's huge. To get a chance to get to the playoffs, obviously it helps to win series, and we've done that so far.
best compete nice today
It was nice to see (Cheng) go out and compete today without his best stuff.
both teams
It was nothing. I just think both teams are tired.
game rather run today
He was going to give a run up eventually. I would rather he do it in a five-run game like today than a one-run game.